Lori Brocato is currently HealthPort's RCM and RACPro Product Manager and serves as our resident expert on the Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program. In 2009 Lori served as a monthly co-contributor in Advance Magazine for Health Information Professionals' e-newsletter, RAC ready column, that served as a "monthly RAC survival guide."
With posts to the RAC blog, HealthPort helps hospitals plan for, track and deal with RAC audits. We are committed to your success under Medicare's RAC program. Check this page often for the latest news, education and free Webinars about RAC.
CMS Provides New Details About the Phase-in Strategy
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Earliest possible dates for reviews
in Yellow/Green states
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Earliest possible dates for reviews
in Blue states
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Description
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Dates
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Description
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Dates
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Automated Review – Black & White Issues
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June 2009
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Automated Review – Black & White Issues
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June 2009
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DRG Validation – Complex Review
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Aug/Sept 2009
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DRG Validation – Complex Review
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Oct/Nov 2009
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Complex Review for coding errors
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Aug/Sept 2009
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Complex Review for coding errors
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Oct/Nov 2009
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DME Medical Necessity Reviews – Complex Review
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Fiscal Year 2010
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DME Medical Necessity Reviews – Complex Review
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Fiscal Year 2010
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Medical Necessity Reviews – Complex Reviews
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Calendar Year 2010
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Medical Necessity Reviews – Complex Reviews
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Calendar Year 2010
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